Steering wheel

Power steering (if equipped)
Power steering uses energy from the
engine to assist you in steering the vehicle.

If the engine is off or if the power
steering system becomes inoperative,
the vehicle may still be steered, but it will
require increased steering effort.

Should you notice any change in the
effort required to steer during normal
vehicle operation, have the power steering
checked by an authorized Kia dealer.

NOTICE
â€¢ Never hold the steering wheel against
a stop (extreme right or left turn) for
more than 5 seconds with the engine
running. Holding the steering wheel
for more than 5 seconds in either position
may cause damage to the power
steering pump.

â€¢ If the power steering drive belt breaks
or if the power steering pump malfunctions,
the steering effort will
greatly increase.

NOTICE
If the vehicle is parked for extended
periods outside in cold weather (below -
10 Â°C /14 Â°F), the power steering may
require increased effort when the engine
is first started. This is caused by
increased fluid viscosity due to the cold
weather and does not indicate a malfunction.

When this happens, increase the engine
RPM by depressing the accelerator until
the RPM reaches 1,500 rpm then release
or let the engine idle for two or three
minutes to warm up the fluid.

Tilt steering (if equipped)
A tilt steering wheel allows you to adjust
the steering wheel before you drive. You
can also raise it to the highest level to
give your legs more room when you exit
and enter the vehicle.

The steering wheel should be positioned
so that it is comfortable for you to drive,
while permitting you to see the instrument
panel warning lights and gauges.

WARNING - Steering wheel
â€¢ Never adjust the angle of steering
wheel while driving.You may lose
your steering control and cause
severe personal injury or accidents.

â€¢ After adjusting, push the steering
wheel both up and down to be
certain it is locked in position.

To change the steering wheel angle, pull
down (1) the lock release lever, adjust
the steering wheel to the desired angle
(2), then pull up the lock-release lever to
lock the steering wheel in place.

Be sure to adjust the steering wheel to
the desired position before driving.

Horn
To sound the horn, press the horn symbol
on your steering wheel.

Check the horn regularly to be sure it
operates properly.

CAUTION - Horn
â€¢ To sound the horn, press the area
indicated by the horn symbol on
your steering wheel (see illustration).

The horn will operate only
when this area is pressed.

â€¢ Do not strike the horn severely to
operate it, or hit it with your fist.

Do not press on the horn with a
sharp-pointed object.

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